Pauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight special that says program would highlight ‘uncontrolled immigration’
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson leaked a pitch from Seven Network producers suggesting a collaboration on a special about 'uncontrolled immigration' in the UK. Hanson shared the email to express dissatisfaction with her subsequent portrayal on the program.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the complex relationship between political figures and media outlets, particularly regarding the framing of controversial social issues.
Pauline Hanson with Seven producer Luke Mortimer, left, and reporter Liam Bartlett on location in the UK for Spotlight. Photograph: Hanson on Facebook Pauline Hanson with Seven producer Luke Mortimer, left, and reporter Liam Bartlett on location in the UK for Spotlight. Photograph: Hanson on Facebook Pauline Hanson Pauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight special that says program would highlight ‘uncontrolled immigration’ One Nation leader posts network’s proposal to travel to UK to explore what Australia faces ‘if we don’t take back control of who comes to our country’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A Seven producer urged Pauline Hanson to travel to Britain to meet Nigel Farage and film a Spotlight special highlighting so-called “uncontrolled immigration”, according to a pitch posted to social media by the One Nation leader.
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